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Monochan Family History

Monochan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Monohan, Monahan, Molchan, Monaghan, Mohan, Jonathan, Monica, Kochan

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Where is the Monochan family from?

You can see how Monochan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monochan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Monochan families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Monochan family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Monochan's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Monochan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monochan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Monochan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monochan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Monochan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Monochan. For the veterans among your Monochan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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